Author Archives: Danielle Joy

I’ve been thinking a lot about you lately. We’re all familiar with the desert season to some extent. We’ve all experienced some form of feeling dry, empty, and lonely. And I’ve noticed we often rebuke the desert season, believing the … Continued

How did I live life void of peanut-butter-chocolate-coconut-y goodness before these cookies?! These cookies are a winner that relentlessly beg to be made. and eaten. and then made again. followed by being eaten… again… My mouth is watering as I think … Continued

Today I share with you my low-fat, sugar-free banana ice cream with a delicious, crunchy oat crumble topping! Did you know bananas are a very low-fat food? Less than 4% of their calories come from fat! They also have low … Continued

In this sandwich, eggplant couples beautifully with hummus, lettuce, tomato, and onion to create a scrumptious, satisfying lunch. Eggplant is a good source of dietary fiber and it contains phytonutrients that protect brain cells from damage.

The simplicity of life is beautiful. It’s truly awesome. This quick sorbet recipe contains only 2 ingredients and is whipped up in under 2 minutes. The pure taste of unrefined frozen fruit is delightfully tasteful! Quick & Simple Banana-Frozen Berries … Continued

This recipe is so simple yet delightfully delicious! You can make it in under 15 minutes. It’s great as a side or mixed into a salad. Sweet potatoes contain anti-inflammatory nutrients, lots of fiber, and loads of antioxidants. They contain … Continued

This overnight oats recipe tastes like pumpkin pie. It’s topped with a homemade pumpkin butter that takes less than 2 minutes to make! Pumpkins are very low in calories, and they support the immune system. Pecans are rich in magnesium – … Continued

Spring is coming up, but on some days winter is still very prominent. This is a perfect salad to savor the winter time, while simultaneously wishing summer would hurry up and get here. Due to the pan-fried apple and grape, … Continued

This simple & quick recipe of mouth-watering overnight oats contains raspberries, which are very high in vitamin C, and tahini — a paste of sesame seeds — which is high in copper, to keep your blood & bones healthy. Tahini … Continued

This low-cal smoothie is an excellent way to use your leftover pumpkin spices for! Pumpkin contains vitamins A for bone and reproduction health, C for immunity, and E for healthy skin & eyes. It’s great as a quick breakfast option or … Continued

This is a delicious, healthy snack that will satisfy any sugar cravings with the natural sweetness of fruit! Bananas, though very sweet, have a low glycemic index, meaning that your body absorbs the sugar gradually, eliminating spikes in your blood … Continued

Today I’m sharing with you my go-to breakfast: overnight oats! I eat this type of breakfast EVERY DAY. It’s so good and super simple. This breakfast contains a lot of fiber due to the oats, which is great to get … Continued

Fall is here! This is a perfect dinner for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other festivity. It is absolutely AMAZING. It’s my favorite dish. The texture of the eggplant and chickpeas go so well together, and the sweetness of the dates … Continued

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I will be sharing the perfect recipe for it next week that uses this delicious ketchup. Store-bought ketchup contains a ton of sugar, but this ketchup contains absolutely no refined sugar, yet it … Continued

Liebster Award I am thrilled to announce to you that I have been nominated for the Liebster Award by A Journey With Tiffany! The Liebster Award is an award given to new bloggers to learn about and connect with others. … Continued

Trust me, by the end of today you’re going to experience a post-candy binge workout craze. In order to help you cope with this, I’d like to share my recipe for protein bars with you that will keep you pumping through … Continued

In the midst of being surrounded by candy during this time of the year, I present to you a sugar-free alternative: Cinnamon-Spiced Date Truffles.These are sweet, yet guilt-free, and absolutely delicious. Dates are known for having numerous health benefits. Because … Continued

Pumpkin. Spicy. Warm. This comforting soup is exactly what you need for chilly, fall weather. I make big batches to store in the fridge/freezer so I can warm up some soup after I come home from a cold, rainy day. … Continued

If you’re like me, you are savoring every bit of summer you can. Summer is my favorite season. The vivid colors, the warm sunshine, and the delicious produce readily available all adds to the joie de vivre. This … Continued

Dear friends, Vegan Month of Food is about to end. What a journey it’s been! I want to thank you all for joining me on this adventure. I am so encouraged when you leave a comment, and I am filled … Continued

In China, peaches are a symbol of good luck, protection, and longevity. It is rightfully so because of the many health benefits related to peaches. They are low in fat, but high in antioxidants. Full of vitamin A and C, … Continued

This recipe is amazing. If you are going to make only 1 smoothie, make this one! I have a new favorite recipe. It’s sweet, it’s different, and it contains carrots. “Carrots?!” Yes, carrots. High in antioxidants (beta-carotene), carrots prevents cardiovascular … Continued

I am ecstatic to share this recipe with you today! The flavors flow together like a perfect harmony. Avocados are great for the skin, hair, and nails. They also support the heart, and promote blood sugar regulation. Plums are low in … Continued

It’s the last week of Vegan Month of Food! I hope you have been enjoying it as much as I have. This smoothie can be made two ways — green or not green. I, however, definitely recommend you make it … Continued

Have you ever had a Strawberry Salad with Orange Dressing before? Honestly, I had never even heard of Orange Vinaigrette when I thought of it, but it sounded like a pretty good idea in my head, and boy, it sure didn’t disappoint … Continued

This Banana-Orange-Pineapple-Pear Green Smoothie is simply refreshing and loaded with goodness! The bananas are full of fiber and potassium, an essential mineral for maintaining normal blood pressure and heart function. Oranges also lower high blood pressure, and are a great source … Continued

This salad is so simple yet SO delicious. The secret to this salad is this: organic ingredients. Because you’ve got nothing fancy going on in this salad, you have to rely wholeheartedly on the quality of the ingredients. That’s where … Continued

I call this a “Banana Confetti Smoothie” because that’s what it reminded me of after I’ve made it. It contains bananas, which support digestive health. The chia seed is full of protein and fiber, which keeps you full (reducing your … Continued

By now you’re probably as hooked on Norman Walker salads as I am. That’s why I’m giving you another one of his delicious, healthy, low-fat recipes! This one is the #22. It contains celery, which is great for the heart, … Continued

This refreshing Watermelon-Pineapple Green Smoothie is perfect for savoring summer -OR- pretending it’s summer! Watermelon is extremely hydrating (92% of watermelon is water!), very little calories (meaning you can eat as much of it as you want/can!), and contains dietary … Continued

Another Norman Walker salad! This contains some of the same ingredients as Tuesday’s #1 Salad, but the taste is entirely different, though just as good! Because I covered the health benefits of celery, carrot, and tomato in the salad #1 … Continued

This Coconut Almond Cherry Chocolate Smoothie is NOT green, for a change! Its consistency is thick, creamy, and milkshake-y. I think it’s amazing that sweet treats like these can be so healthy. Coconut milk promotes healthy skin and may help … Continued

Another dressing-less salad! Before I get into the recipe, I want to give you some background information. This recipe is from the book “The Vegetarian Guide to Diet and Salad” by Dr. Norman Walker. He has been researching man’s ability … Continued

One of my friends recently told me she was looking forward to a recipe that was kind of “out of the ordinary”. In my post on the Dressing-less Mango-Avocado Salad I promised to give you a recipe that would surprise … Continued

Jennifer Cornbleet’s Mango-Avocado Salad from her book “Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People” has become one of my mom’s specialties. One day I made this classic and forgot to add the dressing. When I tasted it, however, I … Continued

This Piña Colada Green Smoothie will send your taste buds to the tropics! Pineapple is both high in vitamin C and manganese, essential for energy production and antioxidant defenses. Coconut milk works wonders for the hair and skin as the … Continued

I am very excited about this post, because today I share one of my favorite recipes with you! Did you know that strawberries, not oranges, are the best fruit source for vitamin C? They are literally loaded with it. Also, strawberries … Continued

Vegan Month of Food 2014 Day #2. Today I present to you: the Banana Orange Pineapple Green Smoothie! Loaded with vitamin C from the orange and pineapple, and protein from the banana and spinach, this spinach is easy to digest … Continued

Happy Labor Day! This festive occasion deserves to be celebrated with this delicious Arugula-Pear Salad with Dark Chocolate Vinaigrette. Salads are a great choice, especially during the summer. Did you know pears are a good source of vitamin C, a … Continued